Should I go Paleo?
Raw? Gluten-free? 8-hr diet? Organic? GMO free? Vegan? So many choices…who is right?
Do we eat too many refined carbohydrates as a population? Yes.
Are the additives, packaging and GMOs causing disruptions to our genetics? Uh huh.
Are pesticides and poor soil quality affecting our produce? Duh.
Is animal cruelty a part of most meat/dairy distribution? Sadly, yes.
There is no one right way to eat, because there are so many issues with our bodies and our food supply. We are all individuals with unique genetics (some of which cause food allergies and intolerances), distinct passions (animal rights, human rights), and unique talents (cooking, gardening, athletics) that will dictate what foods we choose to put into our bodies. What is best for your body may not be what is best for your neighbor.
Whatever way of eating you choose, eat with sensibility and compassion. By sensibility, I mean moderate portions and variety of nutrient sources. By compassion, I mean think about how the food you purchased got to you (did it come from a company that widely used pesticides or GMOs, traveled across the world and left a large carbon footprint)? Animal rights is a huge part of compassion, follow your heart with however you feel lead.
We can all eat better. In turn, we can help our bodies, our animals, and our earth.
April, what do you think about a paleo diet?
